validation
validation Lexical Profile
validation Game Scores & Validity
• noun
The action of checking or proving the accuracy, soundness, or truth of something.
"The laboratory results require independent validation before the study can be published."
Recognition or affirmation that a person or their feelings, opinions, or experiences are worthwhile and legitimate.
"She realized she needed to trust her own judgment rather than constantly seeking external validation from peers."
The action of making or declaring something legally or officially acceptable.
"Please bring your parking ticket to the front desk for validation so you do not get charged upon exit."
• Rhymes for validation
Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed in the mid-17th century from French validation or Medieval Latin validationem, derived from the Latin verb validare ('to make strong or effective'), from validus ('strong, sound').